mars in cancer

strong & sweet {current mood}

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The mood feels strong & sweet to me currently. It is still Gemini season with the emphasis of Mercury, ruler of Gemini, actually in Gemini right now. This is keeping us flexible & perhaps a little more open to possibility than usual. If you are an air sign or have planets in air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) this is probably a busy/alive time for you. Fire signs/planet people (Aries,Leo, Sag) this can also be a breath of fresh air. Water & earth people (Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces) might be experiencing some discomfort but it is a good time to flex some new muscles.

 This is supported by Saturn in Sagittarius, opposing Gemini yet in a way that adds substance, clarity, & candor to our learnings. Neptune in Pisces is also here, in a more tense aspect that can mean we are working through subconscious/unconscious shit- tough, yet it can be worked through by leaning into our intuition. 

Venus is at home in Taurus reminding us to slow down enough to take pleasure from everything earthly- nature, beauty, lust, money, the senses. Like a reminder to desire. Visualize yourself glazed in honey (or a similarly sweet & smooth substance) in total relaxation, absorbing strength. That's what Venus in Taurus feels like to me. Never forget though, that Venus can demand love & respect- knows what it wants & takes it. No asking for permission. 

Mars is in Cancer...not so much at home yet I've always like this placement. Mars is the Warrior, Cancer is the mother. Fierce love. Nurturing fire. Protector of strength. Sometimes this combo of Mother & Mars is challenging because Cancer wants to keep their shit soft & sweet, Mars couldn't give less of a fuck about that. But when that paradox is understood, Mars can be utilized to keep things soft & sweet through protection of boundaries, fighting for love/safety, & strengthening the heart. It can also become cranky so if you are feeling extra sensitive/angry, create a channel for that energy (body movement, time alone, good food, purging). 

Jupiter is direct in Libra since the Full Moon on Friday & I am feeling this as super sweet- expansion of relationships that can move forward with integrity & a reaffirmed sense of direction. This may also be because it is on my Venus & my own Jupiter is in Libra, but because of all the work Jupiter has been doing with Pluto in Capricorn & Uranus in Aries, I think this is available to all of us. Jupiter sweetness is something that is bestowed upon you usually, but sometimes there does need to be a conscious tap into it- this translates to me as alignment. Check your own integrity & values & whether or not they're thoroughly filtering relationships/directional decisions for you. 

I'm just looking at the chart for today thinking- Wow, so much good work going on. So many epiphanies, break throughs, channeling, & opportunities for integration. If you're finding yourself in the tougher spectrum of this, I see you & I'm sending you strength & sweetness. 

I was unwell this week, thus the absence of mermaid musings on the Full Moon in Sagittarius here on the blog. You can always follow me on Facebook & Insta for more frequent musings! The New Moon Horoscopes will be up this week for subscribers; earlier than usual as I will be at the beach for the week of Summer Solstice/ New Moon in Cancer! The New Moon Special will not be available though you can subscribe to the Horoscopes for astral support- it's $10 a month!  

oxo
saltwater & stars